Recipes

Turkey meatballs in tomato sauce

Turkey is lean and dries out fast: the meatballs finish cooking IN the sauce.

Hot dish · 4 servings · Prep time 30 min

Per serving

Calories314kcal
Protein38g
Carbs12g
Fat12g

Ingredients

  • 500 gMinced turkey
  • 1 pieceEggs
  • 800 gChopped tomatoes
  • 150 gOnions
  • 2 pieceGarlic
  • 20 mlOlive oil

Method

  1. Mix the turkey, the egg, half the grated onion, salt and pepper. Shape 16 meatballs.
  2. Brown them in the oil for 5 minutes, turning them. Set aside.
  3. In the same pan, soften the rest of the onion and the garlic, then pour in the chopped tomatoes.
  4. Return the meatballs, cover and simmer for 15 minutes over low heat.

Indicative values computed from the ANSES Ciqual food table. They vary with the products used and the cooking.

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